Sterile Processing Technician I

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments are properly decontaminated and sterilized. This full-time evening position is crucial for supporting the operating room, documenting processed materials, and working within a collaborative healthcare environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in instrument processing.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of instrument processing experience required.
• Certification as Central Processing Technician or CRCST within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day.
• Documents processed materials as applicable.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Certification as a Central Processing Technician or CRCST

Tools

T-doc system

Automated instrument tracking system

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Sterile Processing

Full Time-Evening

This position is located at 3250 South 76th Street, Philadelphia, PA

The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the Perioperative Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice. He/she must ensure the finished surgical instrument set is assembled appropriately for the scheduled procedure and that all instruments and supplies are dispatched to the correct location. The incumbent is accountable for the facilitation of common goals within the department, independent daily assignment duties, and for project duties as assigned within the department. He/She will also serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal professional development as it relates to the department.

Operations:

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs.
• Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments.
• Navigates automated instrument tracking system software.
• Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system.
• Clearly documents as applicable, all processed material does not track via electronic system.
  
  

Education/Experience/Certification:

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 0 to 2 years Instrument processing experience, required.
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire
• If applicable, upload your current CRCST certification.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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